Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Prozac
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Saturday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top), or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Do no use gel barrier/serum separator tubes (SST). Collect at steady-state trough concentration. Specimen should be collected >12 hours after dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, Gel barrier/Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Included Tests
Norfluoxetine, Fluoxetine and Total.
CPT Codes
80332
Revised
08-28-18
Initials
SL